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Carlos Hernandez catches deep 28-yard touchdown pass to help Washington State even the score against New Mexico

Carlos Hernandez catches deep 28-yard touchdown pass to help Washington State even the score against New Mexico

4 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Registers career best in receiving Hernandez notched four receptions (on five targets) for 65 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 29-26 win over San Diego State.

Impact Hernandez's receiving yards were his best in his short career. The sophomore underwent surgery on his foot in August and returned against Fresno State on Oct. 12. Hernandez should continue to improve against Utah State (Nov. 9) whose defense is near the bottom against the pass.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Records reception Hernandez (foot) logged one reception for nine yards during the Cougars' 25-17 win Saturday at Fresno State.

Impact Hernandez's latest reception is his first of 2024 and first since Week 12 of Washington State's 2023 season. During it, he logged 24 receptions for 258 yards (10.8 averaged per reception) across his nine games. Hernandez is expected to be a quality option complementing Washington State's receiver corps, expected to make noise off breakout quarterback John Mateer.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dressed and expected to play Hernandez (foot) is dressed and expected to play Saturday against Fresno State, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact All signs point to Hernandez finally making his season debut after dealing with a nagging foot injury. Hernandez posted 24 catches for 258 yards as a true freshman last fall, and he should play a prominent role in Washington State's passing offense if healthy as expected.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Set to return vs. Fresno State Hernandez (foot) is set to return to action against Fresno State after the team plays Boise and gets a bye week, Greg Woods of the Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Hernandez underwent foot surgery in fall camp, and was expected to return after the team's bye week. Thus, the receiver is exactly on schedule and should manage to return against the Bulldogs. Hernandez posted 24 catches for 258 yards as a true freshman last fall.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Slated to return after bye Washington State's coaching staff is hoping Hernandez (foot) can return during the team's bye week, per Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review.

Impact Hernandez recently underwent surgery on his foot following an injury suffered during Washington State's fall camp, and the timeline for his return should sideline him until the Cougars play Fresno State on October 12. The 6-foot receiver caught 24 passes for 258 yards for the Cougars as a true freshman in 2023 and will be hoping to make an bigger impact upon his return in 2024.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

WSU WR Carlos Hernandez to miss at least one game with injury - and other notes from Day 7 of fall camp Aug. 7-PULLMAN - Washington State is preparing for wide receiver Carlos Hernandez, a returning start...

AUGUST 8 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Undergoes surgery Hernandez underwent surgery on his foot, and there's no timetable for the receiver's return, Greg Woods of The Spokane Spokesman-Review reports.

Impact Hernandez suffered a foot injury during Washington State's fall camp, and is now out indefinitely following his procedure. The receiver was in line to be a mainstay in the Cougars arial assault, and receivers further down the depth chart such as Kris Hutson and Josh Meredith will need to step up in his stead.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Hurts foot at practice Hernandez injured his foot at practice and will be out for a while according to head coach Jake Dicker, Cougfan.com reports.

Impact The time frame of the wide receiver's return is unknown but more should be disclosed in the coming day. He is primed to be a staple in the Cougars' passing attack this season, so his absence from Week 1 against Portland State could be an issue.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE